Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, this is the packable Panama hat that unfolds back to its original shape when unpacked. The hat is made in Ecuador from bleached leaves of the Toquilla palm, the traditional plant fiber used to make Panama hats since they were first discovered by North Americans in the early 1900s during construction of the Panama Canal. Ideal for travel, it can be packed into suitcases or squeezed flat for between-seat storage, yet the fibers’ unique woven pattern allow the hat to unfold back to its original shape. Its brim provides 360º of sun protection (50+ UV rating); woven fibers allow air to circulate. Natural color. Men’s. Sizes M (hat size 7-71/8; head circumference 221/4-223/8"), L (71/4-73/8; 221/2-231/4"), and XL (71/2-75/8; 231/2-24"). (1 oz.)

Sizing

Size

M

L

XL

Hat Size

7" - 7 1/8"

7 1/4" - 7 3/8"

7 1/2" - 7 5/8"

Head Circumference

22" - 22 3/8"

22 3/4" - 23 1/8"

23 1/2" - 23 7/8"

How To Determine Your Hat Size

To get the proper fit in a hat, we recommend that you measure your head to determine your proper hat size.

How to Measure Your Head

Use a good quality tape measure, such as those used for sewing, to achieve the most accurate measurement.

Wrap the measuring tape around your head. The tape should be placed where you want the hat to rest, usually 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch above the top of your ears. For the best-looking and most comfortable fit, the bottom of the tape should touch your eyebrows while positioned straight around your head. Don't pull the tape too snugly or your hat will fit that tightly.

Once you've positioned the tape exactly where you want it, measure to the nearest one-eighth inch, or three millimeters.

Measure your head a second and third time to ensure accuracy.

Reviews

Reviews

Lifetime Guarantee

The Packable Panama Hat comes with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee at no additional charge. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.

Should you have any questions, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call 1-800-321-1484 to speak with a product specialist or email us at customerservice@hammacher.com to receive a response within one hour.

I bought this hat so I could pack it in my suitcase for vacations. It was advertised as crushable and capable of returning to it's original shape. That was not the case. It did not return to it's original shape and the straw material split and ripped. I would not recommend this hat for travel and for packing in a suitcase.

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for comment. For proper care, the best way to pack it is in the suitcase without folding it but packing all your small garments inside it and building up around it. If you are ever disappointed with a product - for any reason - we request that you return it to us. Please call our customer service hotline at 1-800-321-1484 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.

Sent it back because it seemed too stiff to flatten with breaking the fibers in the hat.

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for returning this. For proper care, the best way to pack it is in the suitcase without folding it but packing all your small garments inside it and building up around it.

While I have not traveled with this hat yet, I have rolled it up several times as per the photo in the catalogue. When unrolled a few of the straw fibers in the crown cracked. Time will tell if it is durable or if it is returned on the lifetime guarantee.Not able to recommend it until it proves itself.

Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for comment. For proper care, the best way to pack it is in the suitcase without folding it but packing all your small garments inside it and building up around it.

The hat is beautifully made, sturdy and lightweight. The ad states that it is packable and shows a picture of the hat rolled up and ready to place in a suitcase. I am hesitant to do this however because the brim seems to want to crease when folded. The hat would not be very presentable with a crease in its brim. Otherwise this is a wonderful hat.

Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Here are some tips on folding this hat: Since it has a fedora shape it is important to fold it longways from one side to the other, and if possible to stuff the crown with small garments. The best way to pack it is in the suitcase without folding it but packing all your small garments inside it and building up around it.